Guest Jen Frankel Author & screenwriter. Host of Jen Frankel Reads Random S#it! Buy me at https://t.co/nd670s1QB6 www.jenfrankel.com Jen Frankel (@jenfrankel) | Twitter You find yourself in the not so distant future; it's a place just a bit different, but in ways you hadn't imagined, and its where you will spend the REST OF YOUR LIFE. ... Alrig ...…

Guest Bobbie Lee Crow III NYC-based composer, arranger, orchestrator, cellist, bandleader, and literally the best thing in music right now. :) BLC3Music Services Bobbie Lee Crow III (@blc3music) | Twitter How does a TV show from Japan influence the lives of the folks watching them? It might just lead you to starting a symphony! Nick T has the o ...…

Guest Michael Kimball Galagangster and author of eight books including The One-Hour MFA, Big Ray, Us, Dear Everybody, Michael Kimball Writes Your Life Story (on a postcard), etc. Michael Kimball | Author MichaelKimball (@MichaelKimball) | Twitter This week, we're teaming up to get a high score with Michael Kimball as we blast into the world of. ...…

Is this action, adventure, or... romance? Whatever genre this is, its definitely a podcast, and T and Z are at each others throats defending some very (unimportant) opinions about what genres are and if they're still needed (they are not). All this in 30 minutes or less! Sources Opening music, "Diggin' til the Very End" by Dj CUTMAN used under ...…

Guest Ride Rehab Podcast on WDWNT With infinite time and money, Tyler and Tom imagine their own rehabs of existing attractions at Walt Disney World. Hosted by @TylerMannArt and @PhantomSnob Ride Rehab Podcast | Official Site & Store – riderehab Ride Rehab Podcast on WDWNT (@RideRehab) | Twitter It turns out... we had a lot to say abou ...…

Guest Pretty Heroes Events A new brand name for a growing #girlpower convention in Toronto! Check out @moonchaseblog for Toronto #SailorMoon Celebration tweets (our sister event) prettyheroes.com Pretty Heroes Events (@PrettyHeroes) | Twitter This week, we take a bit more of a convention-al bent, to talk about the wider world of women heroes in ...…

Guest blusocket lefty lesbian art geek into anime, fandom, feminism, & full communism #20gayteen #DoItScared 🏳️‍🌈 Amazon.co.jp フェム腐女 🌈 (@blusocket) | Twitter This week, we need an expert to get to the bottom of the difference between yaoi and shonen-ai, for starters, as we dive into the world of Boys' Love fans (just in time for Anime North)! W ...…

If elected, T will ensure that all fans, no matter what they believe, will be able to walk around with Dakimakura in public, without being ridiculed. If Z is elected, only the true fans will be allowed to follow their manifest destiny in the world of fandom. G eats a sandwich. Pandemonium ensues? This week, we're talking about how far fandom ha ...…

What if you were listening to the latest episode in Dolby Surround 11.1 (that's right, this one goes to 11.1)!? Well, probably nothing, but we're sure someone out there would care. This week, we're talking about ~~the highest~~ super high definition displays, and unearthing why folks care so much about 4k resolution! All this in 20 minutes or l ...…

This week's episode will be interrupted by a number of spectacular, linear tracking shots, all filmed with a delightful sepia-esque duotone filter. Oh, and Bill Murray will be there... probably? That's right, we're talking about the works of Wes Anderson (and fans of his work)! Expecting LEGO? There was a bit of a scheduling mixup. Try again la ...…

This week, we're talking about the who, what, and why of Chiptunes! A few parts music theory, a few parts video games, and a lot of speculation! Next week, Nier, far, wherever you are, we know that your heart will be... drifting out in space, ready to take down aliens? We'll be talking about the Nier series! Episode outline Fandom Facts History ...…

Guest Lost Without Translation Welcome to Lost Without Translation, this YouTube Channel is where players who are very interested in Japanese culture but have almost no understanding of th... Lost Without Translation - YouTube This week, we don't want to hold down the B button as we talk about fans of retrogaming with special guest, Mike, from ...…

"I come from the Nickscast. Through conventions, people, and cities, to this place - Fanthropological. My format, Co-host: To state and investigate. To learn about my new found friends, their hopes and dreams, and to defend them from their enemies. ... They say the chat lives outside the podcast and inputs text for pleasure. No one knows for su ...…

Out of all the games on all the consoles in all the world, this one walked onto mine. This week, we're talking about the re-release of the remastered Secret of Mana! Why did Square Enix release it over its contemporaries? And what's the deal with video game re-releases anyway? All this in 20 minutes or less! Sources "Ringing Phone Sound" by Mik ...…

This week, we make sure that everything is cleared by the ethics committee before we talk about SCP-001. That's right we're talking about fans of the SCP Foundation! ...And that's it for this season! Main episodes will be back in two weeks, but stay tuned because next week we have a special introduction to the podcast, our first regular minisod ...…

Guest Epic Film Guys In-depth discussion w/ a heap of comedy since 2014. Proud member of the indie #podcasting community & working hard to make a difference. Tune in, don't be shy. Epic Film Guys Podcast Epic Film Guys (@EpicFilmGuys) | Twitter For a limited time only*, you can check out this week's episode IN SMELL-O-VISION as we talk about fa ...…

This week's episode is gr-r-reat, probably because we can see why kids love the swirl of Nicks in every bit of this week's episode... on Breakfast Cereal fans! Next week, we'll have special guest friend, EFG Nick, to talk about fans of fad foods! Episode outline Fandom Facts History and Origins: Breakfast cereal is a type of food, often made of ...…

This week, in honour of International Women's Day, we're talking about an important fandom in the DC Comics universe. We're talking about that founding member of the Justice League, goddess, and Ambassador-at-Large of the Amazon people: Wonder Woman! And can you spot the swirls of cinnamon and sugar in every minute of next week's podcast? We'll ...…

We've no room for dead parrots, flying circus, silly walks, or arguments... or do we? This week, we're talking about fans of that iconic English comedy group that are definitely not snakes: Monty Python! Next week, we'll be travelling to Themyscira to learn about fans... of Wonder Woman! Episode outline Fandom Facts History and Origins: Monty P ...…

This week, T is Tanking, G and Z take Offense as they all push the payload towards the goal: Discovering what is the appeal of Overwatch, and what makes people a fan of it. Are there fans that try to embody characters when they play? Why is Hanzo maining a bad thing? How did fan's react to Tracer's girlfriend? All this and more as we dig into t ...…

This week, we're going to be... skiing and shooting targets? That's a real thing? In the Olympics?! ANYWAY, we're talking about fans about all the Olympics: Winter, Summer, Para- you name it! Next week, the cavalry's here! We'll be talking about fans... of Overwatch! Episode outline Fandom Facts History and Origins: The modern Olympic Games or ...…

Guest Ontario Ghostbusters Ghostbuster-centric Costuming Group based out of Ontario, Canada dedicated to raising funds for various charities and causes. Who you gonna call? The Ontario GhostbustersHome Ontario Ghostbusters (@ON_Ghostbusters) | Twitter This week, we better not be a afraid of no ghost, because we've got the Ontario Ghostbusters h ...…

What's 6 foot tall, has no face, an is RIGHT BEHIND YOU?! We don't know, but we heard a story from a friend of a friend of ours... but that doesn't matter because this week, we're talking about fans of that unique online horror phenomenon, Creepypasta (and hopefully, we don't get too scared)! Next week, we take on a definitely less creepy fando ...…

What if you only had 60 minutes to escape from this podcast? To unravel the puzzles of Crimson Room or the (surprisingly) lucrative business of locking people in a room? Well, you'd probably fail (but so would we). Listen in as we talk about fans of an even more puzzling experience: Escape Rooms! Next week, we wrap up the season with a Nickscas ...…

What is it about little bits of cardboard, plastic, and wood that draw people in so much? This week, we're talking about fans of board games: AKA Board Game Geeks! Next week, will we escape the podcast in 60 minutes or less? Probably not, but that won't stop us from uncovering the mystery of escape room fans! Episode outline Fandom Facts Origin ...…

Guest Caitlin Rose Addicted to heroines. Writer/Editor at Anime Feminist. Anime expert for The Daily Dot. Toddler teacher. Open to commissions/freelance gigs. My views are my own. I Have a Heroine Problem – Living Life Heroically and with Style! Caitlin Rose (@alltsun_nodere) | Twitter What if all Marvel movies were only targeted at men / ...…

Guest Maple Gel Con We are a Tales of celebration con located in Oakville Ontario, where fans of the Tales of series can come together North of the border. Maple Gel Guild Maple Gel Con (@maplegelcon) | Twitter What exactly is the significance of gel, and what is it that ties together a series that shares only two words (Tales of)?? This week, ...…

Guest A Podcast of Ice and Fire A Podcast of Ice and Fire. We are your audible source for everything A Song of Ice and Fire. BOOK SPOILER WARNING! A Podcast of Ice and Fire House Manwoody (@apoiaf) | Twitter This week, Arya ready for our look at fans of Game of Thrones / A Song of Ice and Fire! We are! And you definitely don 't learn Dothraki t ...…

This week, we're (rolls d20) talking about fans of miniatures, monsters, magic and mayhem (and much much more); we're talking about fans of Tabletop RPGs! What is it, exactly, about these fictional worlds that draw people in, and why are they becoming so popular? Next week, we'll have special guest, Amin, of a Podcast of Ice and Fire joining us ...…

This week, you're all gonna be in this experimental film! Provided, of course, that you're a fan of They Might Be Giants (TMBG) (and are OK with film being... tape? Nevermind). What is it about this quirky musical group that has kept fans interested for over 30 years? Next week, we'll put on our robes and wizard hats to talk about fans of table ...…

We start off Season 5 with a mega-blast! It's all of our hosts favourites fandoms this season starting off with fans of the Blue Bomber: Mega Man! Why haven't there been any new games lately, and how have the fans adapted? How is a game from more than 25 years ago still relevant to fans today? Tune in and find out! Next week, we'll be doing the ...…

This week, we say "anyong haseyo" as we dive into fans of Korean Pop (K-Pop)... in Brazil?? Why is it so popular there, of all places? And what is it about this unique musical style? Is it riding out the Korean Wave?? Next week, our final episode of the season, takes us to fans of something a bit more global: Fans of cosplay! Episode outline Fa ...…

What is it about those high-flying, high-energy performers that get fans so worked up? And why isn't there more of this amazing sport elsewhere in the world (perhaps there is)? This week, we're talking about fans of Lucha Libre! Next week, we'll be looking at the Korean Wave, specifically, at fans of K-pop (in Brazil)?! Episode outline Fandom F ...…

Our fandom journey this season takes us all the way to Japan to talk about fans of the world's most famous virtual pop idol: Hatsune Miku! How did such a relatively niche thing become a global phenomenon? And who is pulling the strings?? Next week, we're off to Mexico to talk about fans of that exciting sport: Lucha Libre! Episode outline Fando ...…

This week, we're continuing our journey around the world, venturing to South Korea to up our actions per minute (APM) as we learn more about fans of Starcraft! What is it about this almost-twenty-year-old game that is still so captivating to fans? Or has it lost its allure since the sequel (and many competitors) have been released? And why is i ...…

This week, we're batting our best and bowling for the fences as we talk about fans of that popular English sport, Cricket! Why is it so popular? Is it really as slow as they say? Stay tuned! Next week, there'll be less qq and more pew-pew when we dive into fans of StarCraft! Episode outline Fandom Facts Origins: Cricket is in some ways, not dis ...…

Oh no! We've been transported into a world inside the computer where we need to defeat big bads with the help of our monster pals! That's right, we're in China talking about the world's most popular massively multiplayer online roleplaying game (MMORPG), World of Warcraft! Why is it so popular after more than a decade? Next week, we're gonna ge ...…

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